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The 35-year-old man was arrested yesterday by Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) detectives investigating public disorder in the Clonavon Terrace area of Ballymena in June. Advertisement He has since been charged with several offences, including riot, burglary, criminal damage and attempted arson. The man is expected to appear before Ballymena Magistrates’ Court today. The PSNI have arrested more than 50 people to date in relation to the riots, which saw several nights of violence and vandalism targeting various buildings and the homes of immigrants. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. 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